Arkansas Boiler Association

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Arkansas Boiler Association

Mission statement:  

The Arkansas Boiler Association exists to promote safety in the inspection, operation, construction and repairs of boilers and pressure vessels. This will be accomplished through effective communication between all involved parties and education of its members and the public. 

The Arkansas Boiler Association is a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. 

Safety Tips for Boilers

The Arkansas Boiler Association provides, as a public service, this free Study Guide to help insure the safe operation of boilers. 

Click the link below.

Arkansas Boiler Safety Tips (pdf)

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Arkansas Boiler News

We have changed our membership to a lifetime payment of  $60.  There will be fees for attending events depending on the cost of running the event.  Donations are welcome and encouraged. We are a 501(c)3 so they may tax deductible. 


 

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Arkansas Boiler Events

The fee has been increased to cover the cost, as with everything else in this world. Now $50 for the reception, meeting, dinner and lunch. Remember, we are a non-profit.


You must be registered by September 1st to be eligible for the shotgun raffle and to attend the Wednesday reception meal. A solid headcount is needed for the carving station and food.

Previous winners of the shotgun are not eligible to win again.


  

Sept. 15, 2027

AR Industry Mixer

17:00

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20:00

Aloft Hotel Little Rock

Sept. 15, 2027

AR Industry Mixer

   

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Member reception- catered food by Vibrant Occasions – Plate Dinner to include a Herb-Crusted Prime Rib served by a C...

17:00

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20:00

Aloft Hotel Little Rock

Sept.16, 2027

Conference Agenda

08:00

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15:00

Aloft Hotel Little Rock

Sept.16, 2027

Conference Agenda

September 17, 2026 

Aloft Hotel 716 Rahling Rd  Little Rock 

  

Wednesday September 16th, 2026, Aloft Hotel 716 Rahling Rd Little Rock

17:00-20:...

08:00

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15:00

Aloft Hotel Little Rock

Sept.16, 2027

Board & Raffle Voting

14:00

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14:30

Aloft Hotel Little Rock

Sept.16, 2027

Board & Raffle Voting

See below.  

14:00

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14:30

Aloft Hotel Little Rock

Arkansas Industry Gathering

Location: Little Rock

Connect with industry leaders at Little Rock

Industry Reception

16:30-20:00

Dinner at 18:30

Hotel bar on site


 

Networking & Dinner

Lots of food and beverage while mingling with your fellow members.


Raffle & Elections

Grand Prize- a Beretta shotgun!

Plus lot of other items, past years  have had Yeti cooler, power tools  and a .22 rifle.

Additional Networking

Additional networking opportunities

Event Schedule - Sep 16

Event Schedule Details

Morning Sessions

   

07:30- Open, coffee, donuts by Hartford Steam Boiler & assorted items from Shipley's donuts by ABA

08:30 Opening remarks Dave Mille', General Discussion

Joel Amato- Executive Director National 




Lunch & Breaks

  12:30-13:30 Catered BBQ & Fish Fry

Afternoon Sessions


13:30-15:00

Incident photos by Joel Amato

Election of officers and Board members, Business meeting

14:30- Raffle drawing

15:00 Adjournment  

Hope to see EVERYONE there!

Boiler Industry Gathering

Fall General Meeting be there to win a Shotgun!

A new 12 gauge shotgun will be raffled off at the end of the meeting. You must be present to win. Donated by David Mille' of Mid South Steam Boiler. Plus lots of other items.  Not eligible to win if you had won this Grand Prize previously.

Our lunch after the seminar will be BBQ  & Catfish by Corky's BBQ

Corry's BBQ

Meeting Fee

The meeting fee is $50 which includes the fish fry and the reception Wednesday evening. We have a registration form below.  We have to pay for 50 people minimum, so you all need to show up for some fish and fellowship.  Our fees have gone up so a $55 dollar fee for electronic payment is appreciate. Check payment  is still $50. Please let us know if you will be attending  Wednesday night.

Meeting Registration form in Handy Info section

A special group rate for the Aloft Hotel will be available with the below link.  If you call, say you are with the Arkansas Boiler Association and use code ABA for the special group rate.   LINK IS NOW ACTIVE!  

LAST DAY to BOOK is AUG 21th!!!


Aloft Hotel Little Rock

Pay Your Fees Swiftly

Meeting Fee $55--- https://pay.arkansasboilerassociation.org/MeetingFee

Membership Dues $50-- https://pay.arkansasboilerassociation.org/MembershipDues

Spouse Fee $15--  https://pay.arkansasboilerassociation.org/SpouseFee


 We have added an extra fee to cover our banking fees. Feel free to send a check.

Or you may mail a check to P.O. Box 56286, Little Rock AR 72215

Files coming soon.

Register or Pay Dues Easily

Join Arkansas Boilers

Become a member of the Arkansas Boiler Association. Download or email your membership form today. Contact Ken Watson or the Chief Boiler Inspector for assistance.

Board & Leadership




David Mille'- President, Mid-South Steam Boiler and Engineering Co.


Debbie Ward- Tyson Foods, Sr Loss Control Administrator Health and Safety Services, Property Risk Control 


Kenneth Watson- Secretary, Arise Inc. 


Dave Sullivan - Treasurer, XL Insurance


BOARD MEMBERS  


Bill Adkins - Hartford Steam Boiler        exp2027


David Maxwell - H & W Boiler                     exp2026


Kelley Walls - FM Global                                  exp2026


Dave Pinell - CNA Insurance      exp2027


Lindsay Moore- Arkansas  Boiler Inspection Section. exp 2027


Charles Wilson - Cincinnati Insurance    exp2028 


Rodney Hammond - Arise, Inc.   exp 2028



Registration Form 2026 (docx)Download
2026 ABA Meeting Agenda 8-3 (docx)Download

Arkansas Boiler Association

Important links



National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels

http://www.nationalboard.org/default.aspx


Arkansas Department of Labor Boiler Division 

http://labor.publishpath.com/boiler-inspection-division


U.S Dept of Labor  

Occupational Safety and Health Administration


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About Us

Annual Meeting

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Annual Meeting

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Annual Meeting

Is set for Sept. 15-16 2027


P.O. Box 56286

Little Rock AR 72215

Leading Boiler Experts